Treatment
Chemotherapy Drugs
Rituximab

Rituximab (rye-TUX-im-ab) is a drug that is used to treat some kinds of lymphoma. Rituximab is a clear liquid that is injected slowly into a vein.

Common Side Effects

• Chills or fever and swelling of the tongue or throat are common during the first treatment.
• Hives may occur. These usually occur during or 24 hours after the infusion.
• Nausea may occur but most patients have little or no nausea.
• Hair loss does not occur with rituximab.

Printable Drug Information

Click here, to view and print a complete description of rituximab and its side effects and management from the BC Cancer Agency Drug Manual©.

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